New York City Tree Fall Injury Lawyer

All injuries are shocking and unexpected, but when an injury occurs from a falling tree or limb, it seems to come out of nowhere. However, trees rarely just fall without warning signs of impending danger. New York City property owners and the municipalities responsible for public property have legal obligations to maintain the safety of their properties, including addressing dangerous trees or dead limbs to prevent severe injuries.

Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel to learn more about your rights and legal options after a tree fall injury in New York City. A skilled New York City premises liability lawyer can help determine who is responsible and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Why You Should Select the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel After a New York City Tree Fall Injury

For over 25 years, the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel have been a steadfast legal advocate for those harmed by another person’s negligence, particularly when the responsible party is a negligent property owner. Your attorney from Jay S. Knispel brings the following to the table:

Attorneys with years of experience in New York premises liability law, including in tree fall injury claims
Access to experienced arborists and other subject matter experts to make a compelling claim
A personalized strategy seeking compensation from all available avenues to maximize your financial recovery

As an injury victim in New York City, you’re entitled to a free evaluation of your New York City tree fall case. If you choose the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel for representation, you only pay for legal services after you have your compensation in hand.

What Causes Trees to Fall?

Storms, strong winds, and heavy rain all contribute to trees and limbs falling. However, strong, healthy trees normally withstand inclement weather conditions. Trees that are unhealthy, improperly maintained, diseased, or decayed due to old age are more likely to fall during poor weather or sometimes during fair weather, seemingly out of nowhere. Poor soil conditions, droughts, and girdling tree roots also contribute to falling trees. Insect infestations and rodent damage may cause falling limbs or lead to the tree’s death, thereby increasing the likelihood of a fall. Finally, utility companies sometimes damage tree roots when installing or repairing utility lines.

Identifying problems and promptly addressing dangerous trees by placing warning signs, trimming, or removal prevents injuries.

Liability In New York City Tree Fall Injury Claims

After suffering injuries from a falling tree or limb, an injury victim may recover compensation for their injury-related losses by filing a claim against the liable party. In most New York City tree fall injury cases, the negligent property owner is legally liable. However, depending on the circumstances, the liable party could be a negligent city government agency, a tree service company that failed to properly inspect or maintain trees they were hired to address, or a negligent utility company that caused damage to a tree’s roots could be held liable or partly liable for contributing to the injury.

Injuries and Recoverable Damages In Tree Fall Accident Cases In New York City

Injuries in New York City tree fall cases range from mild abrasions, contusions, and soft-tissue injuries to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or death. A successful claim recovers compensation for damages such as the following:

Past and future medical expenses
Past and future income loss/diminished earning ability
Out-of-pocket injury-related expenses
Compensation for pain and suffering
Catastrophic injury damages that apply in some cases, such as loss of enjoyment of life, diminished quality of life, or scarring

If your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a New York City tree fall accident, their legal representative can recover compensation for the family through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel

No one leaves their home expecting to become the victim of a falling tree, but tree and limb fall injuries in New York City are not as uncommon as you’d think. New York values its trees, and as a result, property owners and public entities often resist removing elderly trees despite their hazardous conditions. Call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel to speak to a New York City injury lawyer with experience in this specialized category of premises liability law.